Forests can retain excess rainwater, prevent extreme run-offs and reduce the damage from flooding. They can also help mitigate the effects of droughts. A new report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides an overview of the water-retention potential of European forests.
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This article by Gülcin KARADENIZ originally appeared on eea.europa.eu on September 24, 2015 at 12:00PM eea.europa.eu
